Managing Triggers: Practical Steps for Emotional Resilience
Episode Overview
Identify and address vulnerabilities through rigorous honesty and regular action. Involve trusted individuals in your recovery journey for accountability and support. Create a relapse prevention plan and set boundaries to reduce triggers. Develop self-care routines to build emotional resilience. Focus on emotional growth by addressing immaturity and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
Misery is absolutely any pain experienced by an addict, alcoholic, that accumulates, eventually meeting a threshold, which causes a self-destructive behaviour reaction
Episode 22 of Courage Recovery, 'Bringing Triggers Into Focus (Part 2)', continues the deep dive into understanding and managing triggers in addiction recovery. Hosted by Roger L'Hereault, this episode builds on the previous discussion about the various aspects of life that can cause emotional pain, leading to triggering situations. Roger defines misery as any accumulated pain that reaches a threshold, causing self-destructive behaviour. He stresses the importance of building emotional stamina to withstand these triggers and avoid self-destruction.
The episode explores practical strategies to identify and address vulnerabilities, emphasising the need for rigorous honesty and regular action. Roger shares personal anecdotes and examples from his experience, highlighting the importance of involving trusted individuals in your recovery journey. He suggests setting boundaries, creating a relapse prevention plan, and engaging in positive activities to build emotional resilience.
The episode also touches on the concept of 'Halt' - being hungry, angry, lonely, or tired - and how these states can contribute to triggers. Roger encourages listeners to focus on self-care and develop routines that foster emotional growth and stability. By addressing emotional immaturity and surrounding oneself with supportive people, individuals in recovery can reduce their susceptibility to triggers. The episode concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to take proactive steps towards a healthier recovery.
If you're looking for practical advice and relatable stories to help you manage triggers and build emotional resilience, this episode is a must-listen.